French Polynesia vs Palau: emissions of air pollutants
French Polynesia
7,575 tonnes
in 2022
Palau
7,351 tonnes
in 2022
French Polynesia rank
186th
Palau rank
187th
emissions of air pollutants over time
- French Polynesia
- Palau
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 7,575 tonnes against 7,351 tonnes in Palau, a difference of 224 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 273 shared years of data; in 1750 it was French Polynesia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 186th and Palau ranks 187th of 220 countries.
Across the 28 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 22 and Palau in 6.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Palau | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 273.77 tonnes | 37.87 tonnes | 235.9 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1760s | 287.49 tonnes | 39.73 tonnes | 247.76 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1770s | 301.78 tonnes | 41.65 tonnes | 260.13 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1780s | 316.63 tonnes | 43.64 tonnes | 272.99 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1790s | 332.03 tonnes | 45.69 tonnes | 286.34 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1800s | 347.95 tonnes | 47.79 tonnes | 300.16 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1810s | 364.81 tonnes | 49.99 tonnes | 314.82 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1820s | 382.72 tonnes | 52.31 tonnes | 330.42 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1830s | 401.08 tonnes | 54.64 tonnes | 346.44 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1840s | 419.79 tonnes | 56.97 tonnes | 362.82 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1850s | 438.71 tonnes | 68.16 tonnes | 370.55 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1860s | 453.43 tonnes | 92.08 tonnes | 361.35 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1870s | 462.58 tonnes | 119.17 tonnes | 343.42 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1880s | 470.71 tonnes | 154.28 tonnes | 316.43 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1890s | 477.5 tonnes | 186.38 tonnes | 291.12 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1900s | 457.97 tonnes | 193.99 tonnes | 263.98 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1910s | 401.38 tonnes | 193.58 tonnes | 207.81 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1920s | 515.79 tonnes | 169.49 tonnes | 346.29 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1930s | 923.33 tonnes | 143.75 tonnes | 779.58 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1940s | 1,636 tonnes | 113.9 tonnes | 1,522 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1950s | 2,525 tonnes | 388.51 tonnes | 2,137 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1960s | 3,036 tonnes | 6,664 tonnes | 3,628 tonnes | Palau |
| 1970s | 5,042 tonnes | 21,076 tonnes | 16,034 tonnes | Palau |
| 1980s | 7,775 tonnes | 20,193 tonnes | 12,418 tonnes | Palau |
| 1990s | 8,058 tonnes | 18,283 tonnes | 10,225 tonnes | Palau |
| 2000s | 7,997 tonnes | 10,316 tonnes | 2,319 tonnes | Palau |
| 2010s | 8,446 tonnes | 13,020 tonnes | 4,574 tonnes | Palau |
| 2020s | 7,635 tonnes | 7,459 tonnes | 176.12 tonnes | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher emissions of air pollutants, French Polynesia or Palau?
- French Polynesia, at 7,575 tonnes against 7,351 tonnes in Palau as of 2022.
- What is the difference in emissions of air pollutants between French Polynesia and Palau?
- 224 tonnes, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Palau?
- 273 years are reported by both, from 1750 to 2022.
- How do French Polynesia and Palau rank globally for emissions of air pollutants?
- French Polynesia ranks 186th and Palau ranks 187th of 220 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a pollutant produced from the incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels such as oil, gas, wood, and coal. CO is a harmful gas that contributes to both outdoor and indoor air pollution.